成都小米SU7车祸通报来了！股价大跌

Core Viewpoint - A serious traffic accident involving a Xiaomi SU7 in Chengdu resulted in the driver's death, leading to a significant drop in Xiaomi's stock price, which fell by over 8% during trading and closed down 5.71% at HKD 49.08 per share [2][3]. Incident Details - The accident occurred on October 13, 2023, when the driver, identified as 31-year-old Deng, allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into a central green belt, causing the vehicle to roll over and catch fire [4]. - Initial investigations revealed that the vehicle was traveling at a high speed, estimated between 100 km/h and 150 km/h, and exhibited erratic behavior before the crash [4]. - Eyewitness accounts indicated that the driver was heard shouting inside the vehicle prior to the incident, and multiple bystanders attempted to assist after the crash [4]. Vehicle Design Concerns - The incident has reignited discussions regarding the Xiaomi SU7's door design, specifically its semi-hidden door handles, which may have hindered rescue efforts as the doors could not be opened after the vehicle caught fire [5]. - The vehicle's electronic locking system may have failed due to a power cut during the collision, preventing manual access to the doors [5]. - This is not the first incident involving the SU7's doors; a previous fire in March 2025 also resulted in fatalities due to the doors being locked after a power failure [6]. Regulatory Context - Following these incidents, there is ongoing development of safety standards for vehicle door handles, particularly for electric and hidden designs, to enhance rescue accessibility in emergencies [5]. - A recent draft for mandatory national standards was released, aiming to improve the safety and functionality of vehicle door handles in accident scenarios [5].